Raise a Racket » Mark Eller http://www.podioracket.com/main What are you putting in your ears? Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:16:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 The Write Stuff http://www.podioracket.com/main/2009/10/15/the-write-stuff/ http://www.podioracket.com/main/2009/10/15/the-write-stuff/#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:32:36 +0000 Hooked http://www.podioracket.com/main/?p=2639 THE WRITE STUFF DEBUTS online OCT. 17, 2009

America’s first literary reality show, The Write Stuff, will debut online at www.thewritestufftv.com on Saturday, October 17th. It is an integral part of Cyrus Webb’s Literacy Campaign. Podioracket.com’s Rhonda R Carpenter interviewed Cyrus Webb on our BTR-Extension back in June when we heard about it from Podiobooks.com authors Mark Eller and Arlene Radasky. Scott Sigler is slated to judge in the finale.

Part conversation and part competition, The Write Stuff gives advice and encouragement from those who have made it in the literary world and showcases how others can do the same. Webb is quick to point out that even though the premise of the show is about writing that anyone following a dream or interested in excelling in their business will get something from it.

During the middle of the season you will meet aspiring writers who will be competing for prizes provided by the project’s sponsors and the title of having The Write Stuff.

There are several videos about the project:

The online edition of The Write Stuff debuts Sat. Oct. 17, 2009 (You might have to cut and paste into your browser),

Cyrus Webb introduces The Write Stuff (You might have to cut and paste into your browser),

The Write Stuff creator, Cyrus Webb, answers questions about The Write Stuff.

The official sites:

http://www.thewritestufftv.com

http://thewritestufftvofficialblog.blogspot.com.

http://thewritestufftv.webs.com/

Quick Reminder-

Scott Sigler, who is slated to judge in the finale of The Write Stuff, will be joining us LIVE on our BTR extension on Monday, October 19th to discuss The Rookie and his many other projects. Set a reminder.

]]> http://www.podioracket.com/main/2009/10/15/the-write-stuff/feed/ 3 Brian Rathbone & J.D. Sawyer http://www.podioracket.com/main/2009/07/14/brian-rathbone-jd-sawyer/ http://www.podioracket.com/main/2009/07/14/brian-rathbone-jd-sawyer/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:23:41 +0000 hroulo http://www.podioracket.com/main/?p=1781 Welcome to season two of Podioracket.com! Rhonda R Carpenter interviews J.D. Sawyer and H.E. Roulo interviews Brian Rathbone. We also share contest information and news.
Listen now:

or download Podioracket Ep-13.

 

INTERVIEWS

Brian Rathbone


Website: http://www.brianrathbone.com

Email: Brian@BrianRathbone.com

Twitter: @brianrathbone

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1388294048

MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/brianrathbone

Bio: Horse trainer turned technology geek turned fantasy author and podiobooker.

J.D. Sawyer

Coming soon to Podiobooks
Website: http://antithesis.jdsawyer.net/

Email: dan@jdsawyer.net

Twitter: @dsawyer

When he’s not indulging his psychosis or happily encouraging his burgeoning case of carpal tunnel syndrome by feeding his writing habit, he spends his time doing fine art photography, video production and editing, and podcast production through his media company ArtisticWhispers Productions. He is currently in post production on his first feature film, Hunting Kestral, which takes place in the same universe as the forthcoming podcast novel Predestination and Other Games of Chance.

CONTESTS

Seth Harwood is offering a signed copy of Jack Wakes Up on our BTR-PR show July 21, 6:00 pm PST/9:00 pm EST. Be at the show as a call in guest 347-996-3319 or in the live chat and get to ask him a question in order to qualify for the drawing. You could win! Set a reminder.

Brain Rathbone’s has 4 ways to win four autographed copies of his book, including on our LIVE BTR-PR show on July 23rd at 6 pm PST/9 pm EST. Details on the other ways are available at his website. Set a Reminder for the Podioracket live show and join in the fun.

Philippa Ballantine has extended her Weather Child contest until August 1. Write a review or blog about the book and let Philippa know with an email to pip@pjballantine.com. Your name will go into the hat for a huge collection of New Zealand goodies.

Contest number 9 has been announced in The Mark of a Druid 2009 Contest series. Kidnap the Trailer. Go to http://www.themarkofadruid.com snag the trailer and put it on your blog, twitter the link and talk it up, then click participate on the book site and give Rhonda the link. Every time you talk it up add to your participate list and your name will go in the drawing each time you let her know you kidnapped the trailer. Contest details located here.

Arlene Radasky needs book club questions for The Fox. Visit her site and shoot her an email with a question and your name will go into the hat. Contest ends July 31, 2009

J.C. Hutchens and Matt Wallace bring you the Sword of Blood show and tell competition. Watch for Friday’s post or visit http://SwordOfBlood.com

NEWS

Parsec nominees are being reviewed. Watch for badges coming soon to nominees.

Phil Rossi’s Crescent hit #5 in horror in his Amazon book rush. Killer job!

Podiobooks 2.0 is so close! Stay tuned for the details as authors prepare!

New Releases

There are many options to enjoy!
   

    

  

Now Completed

These have completed since our last Season One show.
   

    

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Listen now

or download Podioracket Ep-08

Interviews

  

James’ Websites – is at Kirin Books

James’ Email – jamesdpriest@aol.com

Buy the PDF – Foremost Press

Twitter – www.twitter.com/7speckarin7

Facebook – Search for James Priest

Video trailer – See it here


 

Mark’s Website – http://www.hellholetavern.com/

Mark’s Email – hellholetavern@aol.com

Twitter – http://twitter.com/Mark_Eller

Facebook – Search for Mark Eller

News

Stacey Cochran is no new-comer to Podiobooks.com. He is the author of the free serialized audiobooks Amber Page and the Legend of the Coral Stone, The Colorado Sequence and The Kiribati Test.  He now has a new print book out called Claws and is undertaking a huge 45 day virtual tour.

Have you heard of him?  If you have, he’s asking for comments. 

If you haven’t heard of him, check out the virtual tour.  He will even be making a stop at our own Podioracket.com blog on June 12.

He also has a website about writing and publishing called How to Publish a Book.
Claws– coming to Podiobooks.com in June.

Parsec Awards nominations draw to a close on June 7. Have you nominated your favorite? You know they’d appreciate it.

Contests

Christine Rose author with Ethan Rose, of Rowan of the Wood, is running a competition with a Kindle 2 as a prize. Find details about it on their website. There are TEN ways to enter–from the extremes of video to a follow on twitter.

These contests are closing so not much time left:

The Mark of a Druid Meet The Characters Contest closes on May 31.

Philippa Ballantine’s Win-a-Hamper-of-New-Zealand-Goodies ends June 1 so get your review in for a chance to win.

New Releases

 

  • Personal Effects: Sword of Blood by J.C. Hutchins Thriller
  • Traitor, Book 1 of The Turner Chronicles by Mark Eller
    Science Fiction


Now Complete

 

 

 


]]> http://www.podioracket.com/main/2009/05/20/episode-8-james-priest-mark-eller/feed/ 2 Episode 5- David Hitt, Mike Luoma & David Lee Summers http://www.podioracket.com/main/2009/04/22/episode-5-david-hitt-mike-luoma-david-lee-smith/ http://www.podioracket.com/main/2009/04/22/episode-5-david-hitt-mike-luoma-david-lee-smith/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:42:23 +0000 Hooked http://www.podioracket.com/main/?p=722 In this 20-minute episode we interview David Hitt and Mike Luoma. We hear a tip on networking from David Lee Summers and share the latest contest news from Teel McClanahan III:

Listen now

or download Podioracket Ep-05

Show Notes for Episode 5

INTERVIEWS

In this episode you will get a taste of Mike Luoma’s actual poetry and song from Synthetic Marmalade!

Mike Luoma’s Website: http://glowinthedarkradio.com/

Email: glowinthedarkradio@gmail.com

Twitter ID: MikeLuoma

Dave Hit’s Website: http://bloodwitness.com

Email: hittman@davehitt.com

Twitter ID: Hittman

 

CONTESTS:

Philippa Ballantine’s exciting Weather Child  contest requests that you listen to the book and give it a review. Send Philippa an email at pip@pjballantine.com and you will be entered to win a signed copy of Chasing the Bard, Digital Magic and a ‘hamper of New Zealand goodies!”

Teel McClanahan III announces his contest! Tell him what Forget What You Can’t Remember is about and you could win a free autographed print version of one of his books or you could have a character named after you in an upcoming story! Email him your entry at teel@modernevil.com. Full contest info at www.modernevil.com.

New contest for Rhonda R Carpenter’s site at www.themarkofadruid.com. Join the site and then click participate on contest seven. There will be three winners in this contest. It ends April 26 so hurry! 

 

NEWS

The Write Stuff:

What’s new in publishing? This is really new! The Write Stuff is a reality publishing-deal contest for ABC. Arlene Radasky, our own Podiobooks.com author of The Fox, recorded a video promo for the series. Siglar, who has his hands in everything, will be a guest judge for the first season of The Write Stuff.
“The Write Stuff will show the blood, sweat and tears required to make it in the publishing industry. Pure talent isn’t enough — viewers will get a glimpse at the discipline, mental toughness, thick skin and the old-school worth ethic required just to break into the business.” — Scott Sigler, New York Times Bestselling author of INFECTED.  

Thanks to Mark Eller of Mercy Bend for giving us the scoop on this story, and we look forward to interviewing him in the future when he goes live on Podiobooks.com.

Nina Kimberly Call to Arms!

Check back for the special post on who has joined the revolt, and who has surrendered! Learn which Podiobooks.com heroes have been suggested as our champion against Nina, and then—listen to the final confrontation! Will teenage barbarian Nina Kimberly take over the Internet? Never Surrender!

 

TIP FROM AN EXPERIENCED AUTHOR

Our tip this episode is from David Lee Summers, author of the Old Star Saga. He reminds us all to network and gives great examples of how he found contacts for the many aspects of putting out a Podiobooks.com book.

 

PLUS:

Welcome new Blog Talk Radio listeners!

Thanks to Podiobooks.com for adding Podioracket.com to the Podiobooker feed! See, we told you they rock!

 

NEW RELEASES:

   themarketforliberty 

 

 

COMPLETED WORKS: 

     

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